Table 9. Emergency medication for self-treatment in children and adults [43].

	Adrenaline auto-injector for intramuscular application, weight-adapted:
7.5 – 25 kg BW or 15 – 30 kg BW	150 μg*
25 – 50 kg BW or 30 – 50 kg BW	300 μg*
> 50 kg BW	300 – 500# – 600# μg
– H1 receptor-blocking antihistamine, according to patient age and preference, orally as liquid or (melting) tablet – The dose of the respective antihistamine can be increased off-label up to four times the single dose – For dimetinden drops, a weight-adapted dosage of the IV formulation can be recommended as an oral dose (Table 8)
Glucocorticoid, according to patient age and preference, rectally or orally (as liquid or tablet) with 50 – 100 mg prednisolone equivalent
In case of known bronchial asthma or previous reaction with bronchospasm additionally β2-adrenoceptor agonist 2 puffs
If there is a history of laryngeal edema, additionally: inhaled adrenaline preparation with spray head for drug vial (to be specifically requested from pharmacist)

Note: An emergency first aid kit should include an anaphylaxis passport with written instructions for use of the components. *According to the respective approval status for the prescribed autoinjector; BW = body weight; ^#not available in Austria; IV = intravenous.